Rütiwald, Rüti ZH

Raised bog2 haObject number 112

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Rütiwald (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Rütiwald.

Location and surroundings

Rütiwald is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Rüti ZH in the canton of ZH. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 112. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Rütiwald?

Rütiwald lies near Rüti ZH in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2533, 8.8320.

How large is Rütiwald?

The site covers 2 ha according to the federal inventory.

Raised bog: what is it?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is Rütiwald protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Rütiwald in?

Rütiwald lies near Rüti (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Rüti.

Which protected sites are near Rütiwald?

The closest are Turbenried im Rütiwald (0 km), Schönbühl (1 km) and Egelsee (1 km).